Practice - Voltage and Current Calculations
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main types of bipolar junction transistors?
💡 Hint: Think about the arrangement of the layers.
What does forward bias mean?
💡 Hint: Consider the direction of current flow.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of biasing is required for the base-emitter junction of a p-n-p transistor?
💡 Hint: Think about which direction the current needs to flow.
In an n-p-n transistor, if I_B = 10µA and I_C is expected to be 1mA, what can you deduce about β?
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between collector current and base current.
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Challenge Problems
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A p-n-p transistor is used where V_EB = 0.8V and V_EC = 3V. Calculate what will happen if V_EC continues to increase. Consider the possible effects on current.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of V_EC in controlling I_C.
Design a circuit using a bipolar junction transistor to act as a switch. Specify the biasing conditions needed for proper operation.
💡 Hint: Recall the biasing requirements for active region operation.
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